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600 million stray dogs and cats roam the streets globally. Annually, approximately 6.5 million stray dogs and cats are in the US, with 1.5 million shelter animals euthanized in the United States alone. Only 1 in 5 shelter animals find a home.

The root of this issue often stems from irresponsible pet ownership. People sometimes acquire pets without fully understanding the responsibility involved, and when they realize it's overwhelming, they choose abandonment as an easy solution. In some cases, they might drop the pet off in a remote area, hoping someone else will take care of it. More often, however, the pet is left to wander the streets, lost and frightened, with no way to return home.

When you donate to well-known organizations like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the funds don’t always reach your local shelter.

In fact, most local Humane Societies and SPCAs operate independently from these national groups. As a result, neighborhood shelters often depend heavily on donations from individuals like you and me, and they frequently need to make every dollar count.